Alright folks, yesterday was wild. Jet lag hit us hard, but the kids bounced off the walls ready to explore Ho Chi Minh City. Had to find stuff that didn’t involve tiny humans melting down by lunchtime. Here’s what...
Okay, let me tell you how I tackled experiencing Ho Chi Minh City like a local recently. Woke up early, still jet-lagged, but really wanted to dive into the city vibes beyond the usual tourist spots.
Starting Simple: Getting Lost...
My Toulouse Adventure Begins
Got off the plane feeling like a zombie after that 8-hour flight. Dragged my suitcase to the Ibis hotel near Matabiau station, dumped my bags and went straight out exploring. First mission: find caffeine. Wandered into...
Okay friends, let’s be real, planning stuff with kids is always an adventure, huh? We just got back from Toulouse with our two little tornadoes (ages 5 and 8), and honestly, we found some gems that actually worked! Forget...
Alright folks, grab a coffee and settle in. I wanted to actually do this properly, not just talk about it. Woke up way earlier than planned last Saturday, buzzing about finally ticking off some local day trips I keep...
Getting into Cairo without wasting money
So I landed at CAI airport feeling tired but determined not to get ripped off. Saw tons of “official taxi” counters quoting crazy prices in euros or dollars. Ignored them completely. Dragged my backpack...
Honestly? Researching Japan travel rules felt like cramming for final exams. Got my passport ready – that was the easy part. Then hit the visa rabbit hole.
The Pre-Trip Panic Phase
Started surfing official sites – felt like reading tax forms...
So last month, my wife looks at me and goes, “Right, we need a break. Turkey?” And suddenly, we’re plotting a trip to Istanbul with the kids. Flights? Booked. Excitement? Sky-high. Then reality hits: where the heck are we...
Alright so I got this Capital One $45 bonus promo. Honestly almost threw away the mailer too, looked like junk. But hey, free cash? Fine, let’s try it. Grabbed my coffee and sat down.
Step 1: Dig Up That Damn...
My Actual Struggle Picking Nigerian Airports
So I totally blanked when planning my Nigeria trip last month. Saw flights landing in different cities on the booking site and just froze. Which airport actually makes sense? Lagos? Abuja? Kano? Zero clue....
